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Definition of choppiness

choppiness

/ˈtʃɑːpinəs/
chop · pi · ness
Adverb:choppily
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Adjective:choppy
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choppiness Lexical Profile

choppiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of having many small, rough, irregular waves, typically caused by shifting winds or strong currents.

Example

"The sudden choppiness of the bay forced the small sailing vessels to return to the harbor."

2

A lack of smooth continuity, flow, or coherence in writing, speech, movement, or video playback; unevenness or jerkiness.

Example

"Editing out the awkward pauses helped reduce the choppiness of the recorded interview."

3

A state of frequent, unpredictable, short-term fluctuations in financial markets without a clear upward or downward trend.

Example

"Long-term investors remained patient despite the ongoing choppiness in the technology sector."

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• Rhymes for choppiness

• Nearby Words

chopper
choppers
choppily
choppiness
choppy
chops
chopsaw

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Choppiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/choppiness
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